Norwalk's Spencer Jacoby delivered with his arm and his bat as he led American Legion Post 12 to a 3-2 win over Stamford Wednesday night at Cubeta Stadium.

Jacoby opened the game with a single and scored the first run of the game, and then delivered a two-out single which plated the eventual winning run in the top of the fourth inning.

The righty did his job on the mound as well. Jacoby went the distance striking out six and walking three while allowing only five hits. He also hit two batters, but said he felt good the whole way even with the heat.

"I hadn't thrown in a week but I was feeling loose," said Jacoby. "I felt good all day, obviously no pain, but the pain will probably come tomorrow. But I'll be ready to go next week."

It was the second night in a row where Norwalk's starting pitcher drove in the winning run.

Norwalk coach Chris Brown said that getting the early lead was vital in the game because pitching usually will dictate the game and he was glad Jacoby was on his side.

"Spencer is one of those guys who battles," said Brown. "He wants the ball and doesn't ever want to be taken out. That's what American Legion games are, especially with wood bats. It's going to be one- run games."

Stamford had chances to score in the first two frames but came away empty and left the tying run stranded on second base in the bottom of the fifth inning. That ended its last threat.

"We just couldn't get that key hit, which handicapped us right there," said Stamford coach Kevin Murray. "We blew our chances today, so we look to continue to work on our hitting and to come through when we have people in scoring position."

Stamford starter Steve Hagedus got off to a rough start in the top of the first inning. Jacoby slapped a single to right on the first pitch of the game. After a walk, Kevin Daniele slammed a double into the left field corner, scoring two runs.

Norwalk loaded the bases but a fine play by RJ Calo cut down one runner at the plate and a nice running catch by Eric Joyner prevented further damage.

Hagedus settled down and retired seven of the next eight batters he faced.

Stamford finally got on the board in the bottom of the third frame. Mike Summa reached on an error, which allowed him to make it to second base. He advanced to third on a wild pitch and scored on a sacrifice fly by Brandon Docimo. Joyner reached on another error and stole two bases but was left stranded on third base with Norwalk clinging to a 2-1 advantage.

Norwalk added a run in the top of the fourth. Jaime Restivo was hit by a pitch and made it to third when a pick-off attempt by catcher Alex Rough ended up in right field.

Jacoby punched a single through the infield to send Restivo across the plate for a 3-1 lead.

Stamford scored one more time in the fifth when Joyner walked and went to second base on a passed ball. Rough drove him home with a single but that was as close of Post 3 would get.

Hagedus (0-1) allowed five hits and struck out three while walking one in six innings on the mound. Ryan Curto pitched a scoreless seventh inning for Stamford in relief.

"First inning jitters. The first inning was tough for him (Hagedus)," said Murray. "But he came back and battled and we were pleased with his first outing of the year."

The two teams play again today at Norwalk's Malmquist Field. Post 12 is 2-0 while Post 3 is 0-1.